As per the header suggests, I am in a state of confusion as
to where is the humanity in this world? I am sure many of us heard of the song
by “The Black Eyed Peas” titled “Where is the love?” - The song starts by
saying “People killing, people dying, children hurt and you hear them crying…”
It breaks my heart that in the heat of the recent news, The Boston Bombing and
the Texas explosion, people hiding behind the social media shadow and
unleashing their prowess to its extreme.
The Boston bombing was a tragedy and instead of being sensitive
when commenting about it, people start to put up FAKE photos of the victims,
write up FAKE stories of the sufferers and what was their purpose? They were circulating
them for instant fame. They created fake accounts on Twitter to gain followers
and retweets! I simply cannot accept a behavior like this! What is it those
people gain from doing all those? Do they get a high from it like they get from
drugs and other abusive substances? Posting a photo of a fake victim was such a
letdown – that person in the very photo could be someone’s daughter, niece or
grandchild and they would get so worried if they saw the photo circulating!
Most people understand the power of social media but why do so many choose to
abuse it instead?
People are currently asking questions as to whether the
Boston bombing and the Texas explosion was related. Instead of asking this, why
not do something else? Count your blessings! What if it had happened in your
country and what if one of the victims was you or someone you know? Hiding
behind a computer screen to shoot comments was not going to help. As per today,
the FBI has released photos and video footage of two suspects and they are
seeking help from anyone who has any idea of the two suspects for the Boston
bombing. However, other news media are still speculating on other suspects who
were merely innocent and were just attending the event. Why are people causing
the unnecessary drama and causing the unnecessary confusion? Would you like it
if the untrue suspect was YOU? Social media is a great stepping stone to
exposure but be careful what you are exposing yourself to. I think we have all
had enough with the people who circulate the Boston bombing photos and
indicating “1 like = 1 prayer” on Facebook. Go now to the corner of your room,
office or school, kneel down and actually pray as what you had suggested on the
posting. You do not need a Facebook like to justify a prayer if you are sincere
about praying for the sufferers.
Do not allow the flexibility of Social Media
to control you. YOU are in control of how you utilize Social Media to your
benefits.
Labels: Boston Bombing, Humanity, Social Media, Texas Explosion